Salix caprea 'Gold Bienenk?tzchen' - 40-60 CM C3

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey-green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Goat willow is roundish in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Salix caprea thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
The yellow, silvery flowers appear from March to April. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Salix caprea are red-brown in colour.

Root
Salix caprea is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.